ajojobear's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book many years ago and thought about it several months ago and I had to find a copy.
sophgould's review against another edition
3.0
the sweet nostalgia of a Pixar short- in book form. figuring out who you are and being lonely and first kisses and prep school. with a current of racial awareness and tragedy
carolinemoira's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
baileykristine's review against another edition
5.0
This was the first book I remember ever sticking with me when I first started reading around 4th grade, so I needed to reread it. Just as powerful as I remember 20 years ago. The way Woodson writes and creates scenes is still just as remarkable as I remember.
the_mickstape's review against another edition
4.0
What a gorgeous book. Woodson did an amazing job with these characters. Loved how poetic and dramatic the love felt; this was such a refreshing take on a Romeo and Juliet story. Side note: Jacqueline Woodson is THE best at naming characters.
ruminant's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Racism, and Police brutality
hannahfeathers's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
aoffeiaddo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
missoliviareadsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
A very sweet story but thought it lost momentum at the end!
maiflower's review against another edition
3.0
A little too short for my taste however was an amazing story, very cute and heartrending.